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Is This Thing On Podcast

By Nick Tann

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Description

Nick Tann, an independent songwriter/performer in his own right, chats about independent music and musicians. Plays examples of their works. Interviews and band reviews.
Often provocative, always funny, informative and entertaining. A must for all music fans.

You can now preorder 3am on beautiful black vinyl and this weeks episode is entirely dedicated to that album. I talk about the writing, the recording and the story of all the songs on the album. So have a listen to what Toby and I did 4 years ago.

Whilst you are on the Itunes it would be wonderful if you could give the show a good review eh? Yeah, sorry it’s a bit late. I’ve had a lot on. Great show this week with some new tracks and some randoms I found rattling around my folder. Origin

Well here it is, the first full live streamed show from the book of face. I am writing this in the morning so I have even less to do after the show. How did it go? Did we all have fun? The plan is to do a live show once a month and to continue with the.

What it says in the title. This is the test, or most of it as I didn’t start recording until part way through, for my new idea of streaming the podcast through Facebook Live. I played some Caroline’s Capuchin, Ex Libras and a bit of Maude the Moth.

Well here we are in spring and these tracks I am springing on you are Norquay - ShaLaLa Boom, The Pink Diamond Review GoGo Girl, Hildur Hoglind - Do Not Go Gentle, Brass Phantoms - Diciples, The Fierce and the Dead - Truck,

Hello my little lambs, now that spring is here and we are all leaping forward lets get on board with some rocking tunes! Accrington Stanley – Rites of Spring, Low Standards High Fives – Bite Me, Trees Take Ease – Need MOre (We),

What a show, yes? YES? Bugeye – I’m not the one, Martin Rafferty and the Northern Lights – the Way we used to be, Emily Wolfe – Lion Heart, Nick Tann – Boy it feels good to be free, Staggs- Where God only Knows, Cuecliche’ – One last

So we had a little snow and a little fun with that NOW back to the serious stuff of kick ass independent music. Bit of a reggae ska slant this week with some bands that I have played before as well as some that I have a personal connection to. …

Yes my chilly willies, it’s another special this time the fragrant Steve Lowis came and spoke to us about his new album “Chapter” it is rather wonderful and you should go and buy it BUT BEFORE you do have a listen to this.

Well here we are in a brand new month with some great new tunes. Amazing tracks including the brand new track from Little Brother Eli – Tooth, Bad Mash -Bitter, Kerosene Shores – Satellites, Cascadia Fault Line – Grace,

Just three tracks this week but they’re lovely and long! Well, two of them are. Eyeball – Inside the moon, Of Petra – Apollo’s Shattered Legacy and one of mine Nick Tann – Coming Home. Really interesting tracks from both sides of the ocean.

Three instrumental pieces in this weeks playlist that includes The Fierce & The Dead – Truck, Glen Malman _ When The Gods Walk With Us, The Mind at Large – Devil’s Shoes, Dakka Skanks -Elevate, Nick Tann Never Did Me Harm (Instrumental).

What a time to be alive eh? This week I spoke to that nice Julian Graham all the way from Wimbledon via Johannesburg or was it the other way round? Whatever, played you some wonderful music including The Amber Bugs – David Dimbleby,

Hi folks and here we are again. No interviews but some of my views on the great music that is out there and here in this episode! - Punch Cabbie - Dark Art, The Paper Trains - The Prospectors, Toyface - Follow The Rules of the Train Wreck,

Happy new year to you all and welcome to he first of the now weekly podcast! This week I have interviews with Maud the Moth and Aidy from The British IBM. Here is this weeks playlist The Great Fuss – Set Yourself Right, Jay Ebby East – City Skies, M

Tis the season isn’t it? Welcome to the last podcast of the year. A mixture of brand new tracks and a couple old favourites. Starting to ramp things up for next years 10th anniversary with a new podcast every week!!

Nick Tann Hi all and here we all are back again for another episode. Lots of things for you to give your opinion on but then you can hear that in the show eh? So this episode we have music from Sour Kix – Bad Reputation, Maxta – King Dizzee, …

Just thought I would jam in a show before the end of August and we fall into that slow decline in to Autumn… Top tunes as per usual with the usual drivel in between… The Moods – Profit over People, A Higher Demise – The End of Us, Jay Ebby …

I just thought I would try and fit in a quick one before the end of July and this is it! Everyone who I feature in this weeks show I have met in person. It is #1 as I think I have enough other artists to do a follow up …

Yes, long awaited I know but there you are. Some tunes this week folks I can tell you and ultimately do in this bumper packed musical summer special. Take a look at this playlist… Rick Foot – Your House is full of twigs, Keith Andrews – Satellite,

Yes a new picture! Yes I am back with some ace new tracks from artists you have probably never heard of including this weeks Old School Band “The Stumpy Clark Quartet” recorded on cassette all the way back in 1988!

SORRY FOLKS, SOMETHING WENT WRONG WITH THE LAST PODCAST BUT THIS ONE WORKS, HONEST GUV! Great show this week and my second this month. Some kind of medal must be in order. Tracks this week include Benjamin Yellowitz – Years,

Yes, Yes, Yes! but I have been busy making this new album … which, by the way, you can check out by CLICKING HERE!!! Soooo to new music this week Nathan Harvey – Brand NEw Day, Avital Raz – MAle Order Bride, Imperial Leisure – Animal, GoGo Lu

Did you miss me? DID YOU? Well back I am and with a great choice of the very best in independent music including tracks by White Ape - Drones-Clones-Ramones, Free Sun Rising - Brad Pit, Vini Vicious - Potion, Ghosts of Social Networks - No Going Back,

Hi kids, now that all that tax business is done and dusted for another year, I can now bring you some of the best music you have never heard! In no particular order this weeks playlist The Black Feathers – Take Me Back, Silent Thieves – Take it Back

Happy new year music fans and followers and what a show I have for you! - Tracks include Coast - River, The Cherry Bluestorms - See No Evil, Helen Austin - Happy, The Paper Trains - The Prospector, Toy Face - Sink or Swim,

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Happy Christmas and welcome to the Is The Thing On Christmas Bumper Edition! Some great new music as well as some favourites of mine giving you a soundtrack to the absolute hell joyous occasion that is Christmas! Here is this weeks festive playlist.

Here we are the week before Christmas and a week before the big Is This Thing On Music Podcast Christmas Bonanza! Some awesome tunes this week that include Rambo – Pittsburgh, Mercy and the Wild Sea – Carry Me Down, Brass Bull – Massive Aggressive

First podcast of December and it’s a banger with an ancient interview from 2011 with Southampton’s finest Sean McGowan fresh from his set at The Brook. He talks about his writing process, fans and followers and his plans for world domination and I a

Sorry folks, due to a technical hitch the first version of this didn’t work! So, I had a fiddle and it’s all good….. On with the show, again! subscribe and never miss an episode Yes I know, 2 shows in a month AND a new website! What is …

Yes, I’m a bit surprised too! Listen to some great music from Cyrill Lim, The Underworld, the Brew, Chezza, The Indigo Palms, Luna Rosa and me Nick Tann. Click on some things here whilst you listen why don’t you? If you are a bit confused,

Good day fellow humans, a rather grumpy episode this week but you get what you pay for! Tracks include Jahmila – Oye Que Si, Temper Cartel – Bad Influence, Emka Cel – Error, Lara Smiles – Who Are You?, Nick Tann – Life is a River

Back in the jug again with some great new sounds including - Strangers Amongst Us - Threads, Dollie Demi - New Girl, The Bad Years - In The House (High All Day), Redeye - Moroccan Fruit, A Ninja Slob Drew Me - 23, Julie Cannon - So Save Me -

I am back with some great new tunes and some tunes from 2011 Chezza – On and On, Maryama, Fine, Woven Bird – Saw You in Two, Fez – Lowlight, Captain Backfire _ Diceman, Salwa Azar – White Horse, By The River – One Word, Russell Morgan

Subscribe and never miss an episode. Here we go again! On the hottest day of the year I bring you the hottest independent tracks money can buy! This weeks play list contains Spencer – Hidden From The Sun, NEW MOdel Army – Devil,

Never miss an episode and while you’re there why not rate and review the show? Hi all, yes I am back with a great new episode of your favourite music podcast, possibly. This week, apart from a mild rant about the EU at the start, great music f

Never miss an episode when you subscribe with iTunes Here we go again! After a great birthday week, thanks for all the congrats and that, I am back with a great show full of the most amazing independent music you will hear this side of the Pecos.

How did it get to be May already? Nevermind, music is here to rescue us all. As i point out in the show, in the second half I feature some old tracks….one goes all the way back to 2008! Ahh 2008 when we were all erm… What did were we …

It’s been a while but I am back with a vengeance! I talk about buying cds, old jungles and other stuff. Make a comment below if you have an opinion. People actually read this you know! Anyway, this weeks play list Sam Jefferson – Too Much For You,

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Just sit back and bask in what once was as this episode is full of music from bands that are no more. I played their music on the show and despite that they broke up! Therefore there are no links to websites instead just listen to the great music that

What a great week for new independent music! I have had a great surge of tracks for this episode and have included the best of the plethora of songs that have been sent to me. - Marvin B Naylor - Ode to Peggy Christie,

Firstly make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode again or simply add your email address to the box over here on the right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What a great episode of amazing independent music I have collected for you this week!

Click to subscribe and never miss an episode Remember me? Yes well I am back and apart from a little rant “Where did the music go?” I have a packed show full of some great music. This week I am privileged to interview the might folk singer Ji

Hi and welcome to 2016 and my first podcast of the year. “Where have you been?” you may ask. Have a listen and I will fill you in. Some great tracks this week, some old and some new. Below is the playlist with appropriate links to the artists websit

Yes, at last, this years Xmas special podcast. Some new and some favourites of the last year finishing with a live track from me recorded at The Joiners a few months ago. Thanks to everyone who contributed and continues to do so.

subscribe and never miss an episode Part 2 of my interview with Marvin B Naylor where he talks about his writing process, the 12 string guitar and what his music means to him. To find out more about Marvin and his music visit his website http://marvi

Customer Reviews

A light in the dark

As an advocator of independent artists & music, the 'Is this thing on podcast' really is a light in the dark of an otherwise laceless part of of coverage on independent artists throughout the world.

Nick should be commended for filling the musical void of the podcasting world.

A Great Source of Independent Music

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MeecesToPieces

The weekly 'Is This Thing On Podcast' is a favourite. Recommended listening for anyone looking for a great source of independent music from around the world. Great music, great interviews and great presenting from Nick make this well worth a listen.

Well worth a listen!

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stevelowis

Nick pushes the boundaries to discover new talent from around the globe. His podcast is humorous and entertaining and a good source for new music. There's not many people who put in the effort to get music heard but Nick is an inspiration. Sign up and tune in!